Primary definition
That part of the electoral law and regulations which determines how parties and candidates are elected to a body as representatives. Its three most significant components are the electoral formula , the ballot structure and the district magnitude .
Also known asVoting system · Electoral framework · Electoral process · Representation system
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That part of the electoral law and regulations which determines how parties and candidates are elected to a body as representatives. Its three most significant components are the electoral formula , the ballot structure and the district magnitude .
ACE Electoral Systems Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Electoral System. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/electoral-system
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